Resource Grant

Geographic Scope: Indiana congregations only

A Resource Grant is a matching grant designed to help qualifying Indiana congregations fund a variety of expenses, resources, and activities to meet their congregational goals.

Eligibility

• Indiana congregations
• Must be able to provide matching funds

What They Fund

• Variety of expenses, resources, and activities
• Examples from case studies include: grant writing training, HR systems consulting and implementation

Support Provided

• Center for Congregations staff member available to answer questions from application completion through grant receipt and follow-up reporting

Funding Source

• Congregational grants made possible by Lilly Endowment Inc.

Contact Information

• Address: 303 North Alabama Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46204
• Phone: 866.307.2381
• Email: info@centerforcongregations.org
• Office Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday–Friday

Application Process

Detailed step-by-step application instructions were not provided in the website content. However, the Center for Congregations offers the following support:

• Contact a Center for Congregations representative to discuss your grant needs
• Staff members are available to answer questions throughout the application process
• A case manager/resource consultant will work with your congregation

How to Get Started

1. Reach out to the Center for Congregations to discuss your congregation's needs
2. Work with a assigned Center for Congregations representative
3. Complete the grant application (specific form details not provided)
4. Submit application for review
5. Receive notification and begin funded project
6. Complete final report (required for follow-up)

Required Materials (based on final report)

• Case manager assignment
• Congregation information
• Contact information
• Project description
• Impact assessment

Contact for Application Details

• Phone: 866.307.2381
• Email: info@centerforcongregations.org
• Use the "Reach Out to Discuss" button on their grants page